Wheatland Indiana Map

About Wheatland, Indiana

Wheatland is a locality in Knox County, Indiana, United States. It is a small community with a population of 349. The population density is 331.8 people per km². Wheatland is located at 38.6637°N, 87.3095°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Vincennes) timezone. ZIP code: 47597.

Wheatland rests in a landscape shaped by the slow, persistent work of water and wind. It lies 9.4 miles west-south-west of Daviess, IN (from Daviess, IN: bearing 254°T), and is situated 7.4 miles west of Washington. Rolling fields, the color of straw in late summer, stretch towards a horizon that seems to hold the sky itself. Here, the Wabash River, a broad, lazy current, has etched its story into the terrain, leaving behind fertile bottomlands that cradle the town. The air carries the scent of damp earth and ripening grain, a constant reminder of the land's generosity, and in the hush of early morning, before the day's labor begins, a profound stillness settles, broken only by the distant call of a bird. The character of Wheatland is deeply entwined with its agricultural roots, a legacy evident in the sturdy, unpretentious homes and the enduring spirit of its people. For generations, farming has been the lifeblood of this place, the cultivation of corn and soybeans dictating the seasons and the rhythm of life. While the wider world has shifted and changed, Wheatland retains a quiet resilience, a connection to the soil that grounds its present. Evidence of past industries, perhaps a disused grain elevator silhouetted against the setting sun, whispers of a history that continues to inform the town's identity.

About This Wheatland Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Wheatland, Indiana with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Wheatland and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Wheatland includes the ZIP code (47597), telephone area code (812), county seat of Knox County (Vincennes), and school district assignment (South Knox School Corporation). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Wheatland is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.